In the Name of Progress

Jerry made and hung the new sliding door over the stairway opening. Sure hate to say good-bye to the cheesy shower curtain. Thanks to Paul for inspiring us to use this idea. The house originally had a regular swinging door but that would have had to been closed all the time or block the other door. Without a covering, heat or AC would go right up the stairs making both levels at the wrong temp. We are so energy efficient now! And, it looks great - good job Jerry!!

We have counter top work dates set - yea. They come out and measure for the template on March 4th and will install March 26th. This weekend, we will have to tear off the rest of the counter tops, remove the stove and sink/plumbing. It will be a long haul to go without those things but worth it in the end. I'm cleaning out the bottom cupboards today in an effort to keep things from getting dirty over and over. Almost like moving only a zillion times less.

Anyone want a Pampered Chef round roaster with deep lid? FCFS - pick up only.

Marla and Ian have been sick and today Gracie woke up sick. Apparently, the boys have dodged it so far. I've managed to get it this week and today have mostly lost my voice (this is where Jerry celebrates). Sue has had it for at least a week. Max and Paul are over it. The official name of it "crappy cold" - don't ask why.

Megan and Tim will be home this weekend to celebrate Christmas with everyone - they were snowed in over the holiday. Keitra and company are doing good - busy.

Talked to Trent, Angie and Carmen - all doing well - all going crazy with kids. Jerry tried to call Faye many times over her birthday but never got through.

Jerry has 4 more days at CAT after today. They are taking him to lunch on Tues so he can get out early on Weds after signing papers.

Below zero wind chills this morning - sunny but still cold for a few days.

This is a picture of Max (#13) at his last JV game last night. Paul said it was right before his elbow caught the kid and flattened him. No foul. Now the boys will go on to baseball, track, or soccer.